No more death wobble on Harley Davidson Touring motorcycles

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Servus my motorbike friends, some Harley Touring motorcycles experience a strong instability at higher speeds. This simple set of reinforcement bushings from Alloy Art might stop it.
    Servus liebe Bikerfreunde, Pendeln bei höheren Geschwindigkeiten-manche Harley Tourer können es nicht lassen. Diese Verstärkungs-Buchsen von Alloy Art schaffen Abhilfe.
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Комментарии • 306

  • @flyonawall6521
    @flyonawall6521 8 месяцев назад +62

    This guy is a comedian, a teacher, motorcycle mechanic, RUclipsr, and a pilot. I think it's safe to call Stefan a bona fide INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR.

  • @bigwu100
    @bigwu100 3 дня назад +2

    I would enjoy seeing a german engineer go thru a harley motorcycle. To see how he would simplify the whole machine.

  • @MattLaidlaw
    @MattLaidlaw 8 месяцев назад +5

    I’d like to schedule a swing arm under carriage wash.
    Thank you. 😂 great video Stefan. Also I think you’re a better tech than most dudes at HD dealerships. Not Laidlaws though 😜

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      🤣I learned from the best, Eric, John, Tony, Steve, Jamie and more. Sorry to say that I do underside swing arm cleaning only on higher displacement engines, but maybe You have a surprise for me in 2024? Can't wait to see you guys at Laidlaws again...

  • @williamjohnson6517
    @williamjohnson6517 8 месяцев назад +8

    You're not stupid my friend 😉Greetings from North Carolina USA 🇺🇸 👍😎

  • @danrangel4719
    @danrangel4719 8 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you Stefan,
    For looking into this serious problem that seems to come unexpectedly. I hope this solves the death wobble issue.
    It would be saving life's and many accidents.
    Again, thank you Stefan.
    Peace ✌️😎

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +2

      At least it solves it for mild custom upgrades. The more you interfere (handlebars/wheel sizes etc), the more complex it gets.

  • @chrisdihrberg747
    @chrisdihrberg747 8 месяцев назад +3

    Good video except the Flag was technically on right to begin with . The stars should be to the right side . They are backwards on a U.S. uniform because some General at sometime thought the flag should have the stars to the front of a forward motion . I have always thought that was the dumbest thing I've heard of or seen . So you should have one facing one way and the other facing the other by that logic . The logic did come from a U.S. General .... So that should in itself tell you how logical it is.

  • @rodneychavez2855
    @rodneychavez2855 8 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks your instructions were simple direct to the point oh and thanks for correcting the flags first time I've seen your channel I will try to catch more 🇺🇲👍

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +3

      I served as well, the flag always needs to be put up correctly...

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 8 месяцев назад +2

    Wow. Those should be sealed roller bearings equipped from the factory.
    Alignment should not be flexing about causing high speed instability.
    Motor isolation is one thing but tire alignment is critical.
    Rubber dampers for areas that flex movement is acceptable.
    But wheel assembly spinning at 100 mph not ideal.

  • @bigwu100
    @bigwu100 8 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent. I've always known this was a neglected system the motorcycle and not just Harleys but most all. I will looking for your part to add stability to my bike as well, thank you.

  • @FLYANDRIDE15
    @FLYANDRIDE15 8 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for this great video. I’ll be sure to share it with my trusted mechanic to get this job done for me because no way I’m taking that on! Awesome job! 💯

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hi John, Get lowered have them on their website, so they are definitely familiar with it.
      Safe rides, hope to meet you in 2024!

  • @freebird7284
    @freebird7284 8 месяцев назад +3

    good video, the entire kit can be installed without wheel or swingarm removal by just adding it through the plug holes, and without removing the pivot shaft, but a jack is needed to align bushing in hole, fat part of the green goes on bottom.

  • @danielreinhardt937
    @danielreinhardt937 8 месяцев назад +1

    Why the fuck is dual sprung rear suspension so sketchy (dyna death wobble) but almost every motorcycle on the planet having dual sprung front forks usually not a problem????

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      I think it's not the dual damper setup. It's the design of the shocks and the rigidity of the swing arm and design of the swing arm pivot assembly. Harley is definitely lacking on rigidity and shocks...

    • @danielreinhardt937
      @danielreinhardt937 8 месяцев назад

      Ive heard the dynas are notorious for this in part because of big engine vibrating around on rubber mounts but that no two shocks will have the exact same performance leading to a potential torquing of the swingarm/wheel. Is it really just poor quality swingarm/shocks in rear on harleys or do many dual rear shock mount bikes do this? Can you get it in fthe front? I have a pet fascination with death wobble. @@stefansgarage3014

  • @alcorraalb6029
    @alcorraalb6029 8 месяцев назад +1

    It took me a while to figure out what “Stupe” means….then I realized he was saying “Stupid” 😂
    I was like….What’s a Stupe German?

  • @amberbali8881
    @amberbali8881 8 месяцев назад +3

    Good video Stefan. I believe the Rack and Pull industries Equalizer tool used in conjunction with the installation of an adjustable top front stabilizer (replacing the oem non adjustable) to be able to bring the drive train into alignment correct? The swing arm can't move up and down for adjustment as the swing arm pivot shaft runs through the rear transmission case. The adjustable front stabilizer is the key the same as it was on Twin Cams & FXR's.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      Definitely correct, I have bought a couple of „missing links“, so far our bikes are not misaligned. So I’m going to keep them for the really bad ones.

    • @amberbali8881
      @amberbali8881 8 месяцев назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 Their tool is very nice to have. The missing Link is also a good investment in my opinion. I'm still rocking and loving the Wilbers also. Stay safe.

    • @DevilDog59
      @DevilDog59 8 месяцев назад +3

      You are correct. The only way to get rear swing arm in a correct vertical plan is to check swing arm vertical alignment with the equalizer tool to get a measurement of the left and right rear swing arm. Normally the left side is off due to that being the drive side. In order to properly align the rear swing arm vertical plane. You need to adjust the motor left to right alignment and that is done by replacing the none adjustable stabilizer link with an adjustable stabilizer link this allows you to move the whole drive train to the left or right then check the rear swing arm alignment when stabilizer tool shows in alignment then you can lock down the stabilizer link nuts. Just adding those bushings is not addressing the true issue.

  • @Iamjim1
    @Iamjim1 8 месяцев назад +3

    How has it taken me this long to realize Stefan had his own channel?!
    Awesome vid Stefan, will definitely coming back for more. I was fortunate enough to live in Germany for a few years and I miss it often. I always appreciated the no nonsense, seemingly dry, but very witty senses of humor that Stefan is full of is great.
    In regards to the compensator, kush is pronounced more like koosh and is in reference to cannibis, which makes the "legal in 50 states" claim funny, but Stefan relating it to TÜV was hilarious.
    Again, great vid, will have to do this update myself. Danke!

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +2

      Sehr gerne! Now I get the joke about the legal in 50 states, 😉🪴

  • @FrensTimmerpens
    @FrensTimmerpens 8 месяцев назад +2

    Clear video, Stefan. Best I've seen on yt in terms of explanation. However, a question about the rear shock absorbers. I have a new set of Hyperpro where the left one is 5mm longer than the right one (it is also in the description). Also, I have Progressive Suspenion 912 lying around where the same applies. So why is that? Greetz from holland

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      Honestly, I do Hyperpro only on fork springs for models, I don't get Wilbers (as well with good results). I have no idea why they would do symmetrical shocks with different length.

  • @KS-ol8hl
    @KS-ol8hl Месяц назад +2

    Excellent video guys.

  • @CJ-Foygelo
    @CJ-Foygelo 4 месяца назад +2

    Nice job sir. Even swept the garage floor after the work was completed. Thanks.

  • @inkognito2951
    @inkognito2951 2 месяца назад +1

    Wieso redest du englisch Mister Hollywood

  • @scottlin777
    @scottlin777 8 месяцев назад +3

    I wish Stefan had a shop in the States.

  • @77sprglde
    @77sprglde 8 месяцев назад +1

    The stars are always on the left looking at the flag.

  • @blackveilcommand
    @blackveilcommand 8 месяцев назад +2

    Well done even a guy who knows nothing about working on a bike understands what you are showing.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you, that's the intention of my channel.

  • @waterkoppie
    @waterkoppie 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the show Stefan.
    Indeed I know how to install the rear wheel, and at 20:22 I see your (?) little detail, that is the black marker spot on the belt tensioner cam, to see if it stays in the same position after riding, so the axle nut is tight enough.
    I put on the same marker there on my bike, and after replacing the rear tire, I turn the cam back on the marker, and then the rear belt tension is the same as before the rear wheel removal. So I can see that the belt does never stretch on my bikes.
    And of course, I clean the swing arm as well !

  • @palmettolowlife1996
    @palmettolowlife1996 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love this guy ❤

  • @davidfellows6250
    @davidfellows6250 8 месяцев назад +2

    Stefan is funny.

  • @biglou7041
    @biglou7041 8 месяцев назад +2

    Superclean bike.

  • @Will8022000
    @Will8022000 8 месяцев назад +2

    thx for the comedy !!!

  • @stlchuckhd
    @stlchuckhd 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great vlog Stefan! Excellent detail in the work you are performing. I like that you were able to perform the work on the floor. My 07 FLTR with 195K miles and my 94 FXR may be in need of the service you recommend... All my best 🇺🇸

  • @jimstone6570
    @jimstone6570 6 дней назад

    Nice video/work. I've seen others change the top engine fixed stabilizer bar with an adjustable one that is used to pull the swing arm and frame into alignment based on the differences of the shock mounting holes.
    Makes me wonder if the engine/frame/swing arm alignment issue is putting undue stress on the swing arm bushings and allowing them to become compromised? Chicken or the egg??

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  6 дней назад +1

      It's a combination of many factors, I have the adjustable engine mount and removed the bushings again. There are bike out being cured after bushings/engine mount, others are not. It's far more complicated than that. I just didn't have time for the follow up video...

  • @GusPineda-k2h
    @GusPineda-k2h 8 месяцев назад

    I think if works it's awesome and that looks pretty awesome, what,s with all this racist , talk about German's,

  • @MarcusH-x1f
    @MarcusH-x1f 4 месяца назад

    Hey Stefan, thanks a lot for the video. I have topped out my high performance LowriderS at 143MPH but boy does it do the death wobble. Will these bushings stop my death wobble?
    Thanks in advance.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  4 месяца назад

      Hi Marcus, no they won't, swingarm design of the Softails is completely different.

  • @stalehunter
    @stalehunter 7 месяцев назад

    your flag is backwards. stars toward the front and stripes toward the back

  • @anthonyferraro2708
    @anthonyferraro2708 2 месяца назад

    Stefan; I have a 2002 CVO Road king, 95 cu.in. would this be the same procedure on mine? I have always replaced my own tires, both front and rear. my lift has a drop out to lower the rear wheel. thank you nice video.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  2 месяца назад

      Honestly, I wouldn’t do it. The Twin Cam introduces too many vibrations in the frame

  • @ernestpaling5097
    @ernestpaling5097 3 месяца назад

    Greetings from California,USA! Great demonstration,very clear and easy to understand. But where did you acquire that measuring device? What is the manufacturer's name please.

  • @sqd37l
    @sqd37l 5 месяцев назад

    This was a great video! Very well done but please don't say " the stupid Germans" put the flag in the correct way when installing the axle cover. The German people are the smartest people in the world. And they have the best food! Who doesn't like spaetzle and roladin? I'm 3/4 German.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  5 месяцев назад +1

      Don’t worry, „stupid Germans“ is related to the two guys shown in the video, because THEY mounted the covers…

  • @randymccalla9995
    @randymccalla9995 29 дней назад

    The rear swingarm bearings are'nt supposed to turn 🇺🇸

  • @simonellerton1412
    @simonellerton1412 2 месяца назад

    Spending 50k on a hog and having to do this at short klm is shocking ..
    Glad i got a ol girl ...

  • @alanblackford2962
    @alanblackford2962 2 месяца назад

    I saw an American video and they said that all Harley's that they've seen have this problem, but cure it with a front engine mount that is adjustable to give you perfect alignment, not 0.5mm out. Is this correct as I'm led to believe that the swingarm bolt goes through the transmission case ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  2 месяца назад

      Adjustable front engine mount does help, some Harleys have an aligned swingarm, others don't. You are right, the swing arm axle goes through the transmission case, therefor tilting the engine affects the swingarm alignment.

  • @chip9832
    @chip9832 8 месяцев назад +1

    💯

  • @cjd954ify
    @cjd954ify 8 месяцев назад

    The only kit I can find is for 08 and earlier
    With they work in my 2016 ultra
    Are the swing arms the same

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      No they aren’t. You have to look for 2009 till present.

  • @michaelmclachlan4278
    @michaelmclachlan4278 7 месяцев назад

    Hello, yes, a little off-topic. Is there any way I could pm you? Looking to purchase wilbers rear suspension.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  7 месяцев назад

      Hi Michael, send me an email info@stefans-garage.com and we will find your local distributor.

  • @62chevyii48
    @62chevyii48 3 месяца назад

    I just installed the cush rear swing arm bushings. I'm experiencing a lot more vibration up front I'm going to change the front motor mounts next

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  3 месяца назад

      Is your Harley actual wobbling? Only if so, I would keep the bushings (and vibrations)

  • @bobc8649
    @bobc8649 3 месяца назад

    Belt tension should be adjusted every time rear wheel is removed. Don’t rely on marking axle. What if it was a little off when you started ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  3 месяца назад

      Hi Bob, good Input. Of course we checked it, should have put it in the video, but is was getting longer and longer…

  • @robertlongley5731
    @robertlongley5731 8 месяцев назад

    This isn’t the cause of the swing arm miss alignment. The transmission case actually is what holds the swing arm in position. All this does is reduces the bushings ability to absorb vibration. To properly align the swing arm to the bike the top engine mount is adjusted and the front engine mount stabilizer is to correct the wheel tracking to be inline front to rear. Bunch of nonsense.

  • @bikerintheblood
    @bikerintheblood 8 месяцев назад +1

    Greetings from Scandinavia! My Road Glide is much improved since I followed your Wilbers recommendation. Sometimes it is necessary for me to ride at high speeds to cover longer motorway routes. I’ve had the wobble before and will book this next modification with you.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      But first the fork seals and my special oil level...🤣

    • @bikerintheblood
      @bikerintheblood 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@stefansgarage3014 I think a full Stefan review is required 😎👍

  • @Roadking556
    @Roadking556 2 месяца назад

    That is no longer the American Flag due to having that blue stripe. So it really doesn't matter which way it faces. Got in augment with a cop . Who told me the American Flag is red, white, and blue. Because the one they put their blue stripe on is black and white. It's no longer the American Flag. . I STILL feel it's disgraceful to mark a Country's flag in any way . Many gave their life for their Country and that flag represents it.

  • @JJones-jo4yt
    @JJones-jo4yt 4 месяца назад

    Premium Product?
    lol
    Pile of JUNK.

  • @stlchuckhd
    @stlchuckhd 8 месяцев назад +1

    Stefan, can you please inform us of the alignment tool make/model and where you purchased it? Danke

  • @Squizz0162
    @Squizz0162 8 месяцев назад

    G'day. Please provide the part number for the tool that you used to check the swing arm.

  • @happyg62
    @happyg62 2 месяца назад

    Hey Stefan, mine is 2017 ultralimited and does the wobble at 140km. Will this bushing solve the problem

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  2 месяца назад

      Not easy to answer, it's tire manufacturer, tire pressure, swingarm alignment, rear axle alignment that cause the wobble. Theses reinforcement bushings help to reduce it, but they introduce more engine vibration into the frame as well.

    • @happyg62
      @happyg62 2 месяца назад

      @stefansgarage3014 Thanks for the reply. After 140 km/h, it feels like fishtailing.

  • @danielgaskell5490
    @danielgaskell5490 4 месяца назад

    Thank you, Gentlemen, for this outstanding block of instruction and introducing the Alloy Arts suspension bushing reinforcements and compensator to us your audience! I purchased a 2023 Road King Special on Sep. 30 2023 and this will be great preventative maintenance for my bike!

  • @motophilter919
    @motophilter919 8 месяцев назад

    These are the best bikes ever made- unfortunately they require $$$$$$ in modifications to just function properly in their antiquated way…

  • @sikbaggers
    @sikbaggers 3 месяца назад

    I was about to order the super cush and saw your video..great job guys! Keep it up!

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  3 месяца назад

      Thank you! Cush drive is fine, however the bushings introduce some vibrations into the frame- ok on a M8, but annoying on a TC

    • @ashebarley77385
      @ashebarley77385 18 часов назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 how bad is the vibration after installing this kit?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  16 часов назад

      @@ashebarley77385 it varies from bike to bike. On this M8 it was immediately noticeable, being wobbly, I would accept it, but being stable, it’s annoying

  • @bigal9052
    @bigal9052 3 месяца назад

    I love how cautious this guy is i cant stand watching somebody banging scratching everything

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  3 месяца назад

      Every bike has a soul and needs to be treated accordingly.

  • @zeus9855
    @zeus9855 2 месяца назад

    For those who don’t want to dive into removing the swing arm and installing the bushings alloy art also has the
    M8 touring stabilizer I have one on my 2018 street glide and it helped tame the death wobble. The only weird thing is it doesn’t have left and right hand threads on the heim joints so turning the turn buckle to adjust isn’t possible.

  • @waltersylwesiuk7563
    @waltersylwesiuk7563 4 месяца назад

    Thank you Mr. Stephan and team! Very much appreciate your sharing knowledge and guidance in our bike ownership experience!
    Awesome work! Thank you again!

  • @Baggersandbs
    @Baggersandbs 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video !!!!

  • @markf.2111
    @markf.2111 8 месяцев назад +1

    Cool! ❤

  • @HD-RoadCap
    @HD-RoadCap 6 месяцев назад

    Hallo Stefan,
    verbaust du das auch bei Kunden ?, z. B. Niveaumat, Gabelfedern und den Anti Schlinger Kitt ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  6 месяцев назад

      Servus, kein Anti-Schlinger Kit. Da sind oft auch die Lager schwergängig etc., da hab ich die Zeit nicht, das gründlich zu machen.

  • @benjaminzaremski7644
    @benjaminzaremski7644 5 месяцев назад

    Bringen die Buchsen auch was, bei Originalen Dämpfern hinten?
    Vorne habe ich bereits die Wilbers Gabelfedern und deren Öl verbaut.
    Lg

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  5 месяцев назад

      Kann ich nichts zu sagen, das Wackeln verschiebt sich mit unterschiedlichen Fahrwerken eher in andere Bereiche, ist aber nicht die Ursache.

  • @Clutch_Kick187
    @Clutch_Kick187 Месяц назад

    Poly or stiff bushings in the neck/trees and bars on touring/baggers makes a big difference too.. I changed swingarm,bushings front and rear motor mount bushings, rack and pull for adjustments, and new legends +2 in front & 14" piggy backs in rear.. After the winter motor work, I found how bad my old 2010 bike with 36k miles on it had got.. When you buy one new and ride it stock for 1yr then, full stg 2 w/ S&S 583, V&H pro pipe, & big sucker intake.. Rode it like that for over 30k miles thru 14yrs as I bought it new.. In spring of 2022, she started ticking on the top end, and needed a new clutch, stator & compensator anyways, so I went all out and restored the whole bike.. Took it down to bare frame, all new bushings and bearings, new suspension as I stated, new radio, painted inner fairing, 19in front wheel, 14+ bags & lids, new LePera Step up seat, chain drive, down one tooth on front inside primary, full S&S 107cu inch cylinders & custom ported S&S heads with bigger valves & 10.8:1 compression, S&S cam plate, HP oil pump ect,.. The whole bike has transformed into an amazing riding bike.. I love how easy it is for the M8 to make power, but I love my old analog bike, with no screens, no abs, no t/c, no nothing to impede.. Its so easy to transform a boring old bike into something amazing for $10-15k bucks..

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  Месяц назад

      @@Clutch_Kick187 You put quite some work (and love!) in your ride👍🏻

  • @josephmarcheggiani9742
    @josephmarcheggiani9742 8 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent

  • @LeMaxim
    @LeMaxim 6 месяцев назад

    stefan's are this wobble apply for the new cvo 23 121 aswell ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  6 месяцев назад +1

      It might, but mine is stable. So I keep the stock setup, as the reinforcement bushings introduce engine vibrations into the frame

  • @dennishardy4402
    @dennishardy4402 8 месяцев назад +1

    Why not replace the swingarm bearings as they were seized.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      They were not seized, just stiff. After cleaning and relubing they worked fine, as you saw. The CVO is low mileage and there is absolutely no rust/play in the bearings

    • @davefunk1466
      @davefunk1466 2 месяца назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 Stefan - how did you clean and relube the bearings? I assume you did this without removing the bearings from the swingarm.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  2 месяца назад

      @@davefunk1466 correct, we used penetrating oil and a wooden broomstick, thereafter checked the movement of the bearings by hand (no rough spots) and finally packed everything in grease as lubricant and sealant.

    • @davefunk1466
      @davefunk1466 2 месяца назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 Thanks, Stefan!

  • @MrDoyle07
    @MrDoyle07 8 месяцев назад

    The “Stars and Stripes” can’t fly backwards into the wind. They were right the way they were.

  • @alfred8644
    @alfred8644 8 месяцев назад +1

    👍 cool

  • @camilobustamantehaba2546
    @camilobustamantehaba2546 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for your tip Stefan and best wishes for the new year

  • @MoeLarrycurly1
    @MoeLarrycurly1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Heck ya 👋👋😁🏍️👍

  • @Jim_Berry
    @Jim_Berry 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Stefan, enjoyed this video. What did you do to make the swing arm move freely? And I also keep mine clean!

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      About 20 minutes cleaning and relubing. Packed this thing in grease to hopefully keep out the moisture. The easy movement was solely because of that.

    • @ashebarley77385
      @ashebarley77385 18 часов назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 what kind of grease is that

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  16 часов назад

      @@ashebarley77385 just regular bearing grease

  • @ericroadking7564
    @ericroadking7564 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great job!!

  • @Garage28_28
    @Garage28_28 2 месяца назад

    ok is it necessary to remove the swing arm to install the bushings , why cant you just take out the bolt put the bushings in and reinstall the bolt ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  2 месяца назад +1

      It is not necessary to remove it, but as we wanted to align them properly AND to grease the swingarm bearings, we decided to remove it completely

    • @Garage28_28
      @Garage28_28 2 месяца назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 so you can simply install those from the side , by removing the bolt installing the bushing and bolting it back down.correct ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  2 месяца назад +1

      Correct, but pay attention, as they have kind of an elliptic shape. Otherwise you misalign both sides right away

  • @vacoas04
    @vacoas04 8 месяцев назад

    So you buy an over priced Harley, you buy a 131 engine etc to get performance that's still far worse than a lot of off the shelf bikes, then you need expensive upgrade to the suspension and now a suspension bearing upgrade! 😂😂
    You still have a pretty rubbish bike, but you are part of the Harley 🌎 of Bull Shit😜

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +3

      That’s exactly how we like it. Buying a BMW or Indian would give us a better bike for probably less money, but it would take all the fun out of it😉

    • @vacoas04
      @vacoas04 8 месяцев назад

      @@stefansgarage3014 personally I prefer to buy from manufacturers who can build a good bike without treating their customer's as fools!
      If Harley's get a death wobble, you build it with good bearings and Wilbers😜
      By the 2020's Harley should have now learnt how to shed 100kg+ from a bike.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +2

      @@vacoas04 This is getting funny (and supporting the algorithm). Don't you get it, we know exactly, that we are fools-we love it and don't want anything to change. Maybe a new (old) color once in a while.

  • @WhiteRG24
    @WhiteRG24 4 месяца назад

    Hi,
    How much did the vibration levels increase after fitting this kit?
    I ask because I fitted the same kit to my RG24 as per the instructions and the comments and tips in this video. The OE istaltors are in the right place. Bushings o ALLOY ART are positioned correctly. The vibration level is significant - especially when letting off the gas. The vibration is strongest in the 2500-3500 rpm range. Even the handlebar shake a lot.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  4 месяца назад +1

      On ours it was much less than you describe. Nevertheless we removed them again. All bikes were stable in the first place, so getting vibrations for nothing didn’t make sense. I know 5 different M8s, that were unstable, being straight now. For that I would accept the vibrations.

    • @WhiteRG24
      @WhiteRG24 4 месяца назад

      Wouldn't a rear frame stabiliser solve this problem without increasing vibration?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  4 месяца назад

      @@WhiteRG24 No as the swing arm axle is rear engine mount as well, everything that increases stability on the swing arm introduces vibrations into the frame. Wilbers did some research, with those stabilizers as well.

    • @WhiteRG24
      @WhiteRG24 4 месяца назад

      Thank you very much! I just saved 250 Euros thanks to you 😉 .

  • @trez2187
    @trez2187 5 месяцев назад

    I'm assuming polyurethane bushing would be superior to rubber?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  5 месяцев назад +1

      But rubber absorbs engine vibrations much better...

    • @trez2187
      @trez2187 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you, sir.
      ​@stefansgarage3014

  • @berticusmaximus8381
    @berticusmaximus8381 8 месяцев назад +3

    Ha. The American flag part made me laugh. Great video.

  • @paulpatterson1288
    @paulpatterson1288 6 месяцев назад

    Where can I get one of those measuring tools for the swing arm measurements

  • @Dmonieluv
    @Dmonieluv 8 месяцев назад

    On my night train it was rear suspension, upgraded to progressive.

  • @dewainkozak7360
    @dewainkozak7360 8 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video describing the procedure of removing the rear swing arm Stephan. I changed the drive belt on my 2018 Street Glide, and followed the Harley Davidson Maintenance manual procedure as written. It’s very confusing when it comes to removing the swing arm axle and bolts from each side, if trying to understand the manual. But after having done it once, and now, watching your video, for those that are going to tackle the job…Stephan’s video makes it abundantly clear as to how to remove the bolts and axle as opposed to how the manual is written. Bravo Stephan!
    BTW..My rotations have me operating the South Pacific/Caribbean routes from Canada lately. Hopefully I’ll be crossing the Atlantic again in the near future. I’ll be maintaining my listening watch on 123.45…
    Cheers

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      It's good to know, that someone is watching me! Always Happy Landings.

  • @JackVdd
    @JackVdd 6 месяцев назад

    quel est la marque de l outil svp

  • @patricke.287
    @patricke.287 8 месяцев назад

    Congrats Stefan for your sensational RUclips Episode now going viral 😎👍
    You earned it - please continue to post helpful HD content!
    I'm sad that you do not change bushings as a service, because I would like to enjoy Apfelstrudel watching you replacing these parts like when you optimzed my bike's suspnsion😄
    One question: In standstill or while driving, is there a clear indication that the bushings should be replaced?
    Greetings from Patrick 🙋‍♂

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      You would gain a lot of weight while watching me…
      If your bike isn’t wobbly, don’t change anything. I would check the easy movement of the swing arm during a rear tire change. If the movement is stiff, the swing arm needs to be removed to clean/change the bearings. That’s the proper moment to change the bushings. If you have wobble, change them right away

  • @Hendomonster
    @Hendomonster 8 месяцев назад

    Ladies and Gentlemen, watch in wonder as Stefan shows you the Ninth (or maybe Tenth) Wonder of the World, the Underside of a Harley Swingarm. 🤣🤣🤣
    Seriously, great info and you remind me of what I miss most of Deutschland, the people.
    Ride safe, Amigo.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      The people here miss you too. Let’s get those swingarms clean😉

  •  6 месяцев назад

    Cleaned the part.
    So few do. The mark of a Master in any endeavor.

  • @digigraphix
    @digigraphix Месяц назад

    thank u for the help. I ordered mine and started removing things!! I hope no left extra screws in the end. I even started recording on my 360 but i'm not as good as u. From Miami!! I got a 2022 special ride glide. Cheers

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  Месяц назад

      Good luck with the screws, do it with a friend, so you can blame him...

  • @danhaak7264
    @danhaak7264 8 месяцев назад

    I installed these on my 05 FLHR and had awful vibration. The bike felt like a rigid mount Evo Softail. What was your experience?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      So far we were only able for short testrides, as winter is back in Southern Germany. However all three bikes have been upgraded to Wilbers Nivomat suspension before. Maybe it's a different experience with the FL1 chassis and/or stock suspension. I will do a follow up video in spring, covering aspects like tires/tire pressure and on. By that time we will have enough experience on FL2/3 and 4.

  • @elviejogo2008
    @elviejogo2008 Месяц назад

    I truly enjoyed your step by step how-to-video and the need for the upgrade. Captain, you can fly me anywhere with confidence, motorcycle or airplane. Great video drop! Thank you for sharing.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  Месяц назад

      @@elviejogo2008 Thank you very much for the feedback

  • @group9622
    @group9622 8 месяцев назад

    Great job , one part mostly neglected by tuners , never saw this addressed on Tube before for sure I'll do that to my roadglide . A 2019 with 134k miles bushings must be jelly by now. Thanks good video.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      Wow 134K on a 2019! You probably want to rebuild the whole swingarm assembly, including new bearings and the black rubber mounts.

  • @ericwhitro
    @ericwhitro 8 месяцев назад

    Hey do you know Lenny or Leonard Allen ?? I’m pretty sure you might’ve worked together at Mikes back in 2006 he’s from the States

  • @duffyone4130
    @duffyone4130 8 месяцев назад

    I could do it, but that's a lot of work, but if I need these upgrades I'll pick a snowy day to do it. Glad to see I'm not the only person to keep the swing arm clean, front to back. Although, this CVO is a little tougher to get in and clean the front of the arm. Oh, and I think your new '23 CVO is the best, fast smooth, nice looking, well even smoother when I put the Wilber shocks on. And again, my wife wants to see more of your rides around your countryside.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the in-depth comment. Trying to have a camera with me on the bike during spring.

  • @tex9280
    @tex9280 8 месяцев назад

    Big G'day Stefan from Down Under 🇦🇺
    Some great information that the home mechanic overlook.
    May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤
    Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

  • @njracer34
    @njracer34 8 месяцев назад

    How’s the vibrations been? I did mine and it def makes the bike more stable in the corners but I went back to stock cause didn’t like the way the vibrations were. Very buzzy feeling vibrations. Curious to know your thoughts on it

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      We have noticeable engine vibrations in both M8s (no experience with the TC so far), however it’s still acceptable. We will check on the autobahn, but it’s still too salty.

  • @emulevu
    @emulevu 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome video Stefan, I was just rewatching the Matt Laidlaw road trip to Sturgis😅. Looks you guys really had good time.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much. Sturgis with the Laidlaw Crew-definitely my greatest motorcycle experience ever👍

  • @kurtengel6029
    @kurtengel6029 8 месяцев назад

    good video, i have an 08 UC with a stage 3 kit and go 200 kph alot and never had this problem, only issue is with wind on fairing on a windy day that causes a little instability. That 131 is to much motor for laced wheels would have got cast, should have checked to see if all tight when you had it out. Cheers from toronto

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      Maybe a misunderstanding, it's preventive upgrade. The 2021 CVO with 131 was solid as a rock, we just wanted to get experience on the reinforcement bushings and have an ultralight moving swing arm

  • @ClovisPoint
    @ClovisPoint 4 месяца назад

    Stefan was a Tank Commander in a past life ,he used to ride a Tiger 2 into battle,but now he rides a Hog..............

  • @SashiZZLE
    @SashiZZLE 4 месяца назад

    Kurzer Erfahrungsbericht:
    Hab die Dinger nach 300km testen am Wochenende wieder ausgebaut😟.
    Verbaut waren sie in einer Street Glide mit 103er TC mit Wilbers Fahrwerk. Alles ordnungsgemäß verbaut, Schwingenlager gereinigt, gefettet und mit dem notwendigen Drehmoment wieder zusammengebaut.
    Nach dem Einbau wurden die motorseitigen Vibrationen so verstärkt, dass es bis 2000 Umdrehungen fast nicht möglich war den Tacho abzulesen. Extrem spürbar speziell beim Abtouren (Gaswegnehmen). Absolute Zumutung in Verbindung mit dem TC Motor und daher für mich keine Option.
    Werde jetzt noch mal testen, ob ich nur mit dem korrekt eingestellten verstellbaren Stabi eine Vetbesserung spüre.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  4 месяца назад

      Danke für das Feedback. Unser TC-Freund hatte die gleichen Erfahrungen gemacht, das steht in keinem Verhältnis zu den Vorteilen, zumal in einem Geschwindigkeitsbereich, in dem er eh nicht fährt.

  • @tnhunts2759
    @tnhunts2759 8 месяцев назад

    Great video! I should really do this on my '17 King, as I'm almost positive the rear swing arm is misaligned. Will give these a try, and clean my swing arm!

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад +1

      You can do a quick measurement with a measuring tape iso the equalizer and check the resistance of the swingarm bearing with wheel and shocks removed, before you go deep down the rabbit hole

  • @RealSuperRando
    @RealSuperRando 8 месяцев назад

    Is this Jochen’s boyfriend?

  • @kadimsilahtar
    @kadimsilahtar 8 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent and well done Stephan, danke schön.

  • @peterkroening4020
    @peterkroening4020 3 месяца назад

    Hallo
    Wo kann man in Deutschland die Hülsen kaufen ?

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  3 месяца назад +1

      Servus Peter, bei Wilbers zusammen mit einer verstellbaren Motorstrebe, oder bei Maxomation. Vorsicht es werden auch Vibrationen in den Rahmen übertragen

  • @mercurymen2754
    @mercurymen2754 7 месяцев назад

    Hallo Stefan,Ich habe in meiner 2018 Street Glide schon das Wilbers eingebaut,absolut genial,in Verbindung mit Metzeler Cruistec Reifen richtig geil.Nun habe ich,nach dem ich das Video gesehen habe,mir noch die Buchsen in USA bestellt,und eingebaut.Heute dann die ernüchternde Probefahrt.Meine 1440 Stroker Shovel schüttelt kaum weniger wie die Street Glide mit den Buchsen.Ich finde das eigentlich unfahrbar.Harley hat sich sicherlich auch was dabei gedacht,als sie die Geometrie,und das Material für die Silentelemente entwickelt haben.Kurzum,ich hab das Zeug wieder ausgebaut,und nichts schüttelt,so wie es sich für so einen Reisekoffer gehört.

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  7 месяцев назад

      Servus „Mercury“ danke für das Feedback, bei unseren zwei 131er CVOs sind die Motorvibrationen deutlich wahrnehmbar, aber nicht unangenehm. Die 103erTC und die 121VVT konnten wir noch nicht fahren. Wilbers hat auch schon ein paar umgebaut, ohne Beanstandung. Momentan hab ich keine Idee, was bei deiner fehlen könnte.

  • @robertsalisbury4909
    @robertsalisbury4909 8 месяцев назад

    Great job Stefan,like your channel by the way the flag was right when you go to war you run towards the battlefield which means the flag would be blowing in the wind as you run.Great channel

    • @stefansgarage3014
      @stefansgarage3014  8 месяцев назад

      Hi Robert, thanks for the support. I had that in mind and as we are not riding backwards with our Harleys, I had to correct it😉